Spinny low topspin
Strokes
Ardak . Asked 3 years ago
Hi, coach!
When I do push, opponent returns it by spinny low topspin. How to return it? I return high spinny topspins by smash but I can't smash when it is low. Almost all of my blocks went of the table. What do you suggest?
Alois Rosario Answered 3 years ago
Hi Ardak,
For this kind of ball start with the blocking option. The ball can be difficult when it is low. We have a tutorial on how to deal with this kind of ball.
Take a look at Counter a Slow Spinny Topspin. I think this will help.
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Ardak . Posted 3 years ago
Hi, coach!
In this video, topspin is much higher and much slower. It was not hard to return such topspin. After 3-4 tries, I managed to return such topspins in a match in the past. Yesterday, my opponent's topspin was much lower and faster but spinny. It was very hard to adjust. I tried to block with soft hands, tried to decrease contact time but no result. It was difficult to apply such techniques because of the speed and trajectory of the ball. The ball bounced from the table very horizontal, not as in the tutorial.
I think I have to work on the soft block. Since the ball bounces horizontal from table, what must be the angle of the racket?
I think the angle of the racket needs to be more open and yes the softer hand will help. Think about pushing the ball forward. Don't try to hit the ball too hard because it is so low.
D K Posted 3 years ago
Ardak,the number of plies cannot affect the technique that hard and only true equipment experts could tell the difference using this.
The equipment which affects the technique the most is the rubber surface.
Ardak,I am watching your questions for longer time. I think you give too much importance to the equipment.
The techniques detailed in Alois' video on countering the spinny loop are general for all types of loops-but the angles are a matter of experience and the ability to read the game. (But I have to admit that some of the example loops are a bit too high for demonstration in my opinion,Alois :) )
Of course you will make errors at first. Everyone does.
But with more practise you will be able to estimate the angles better.
Ardak,have you done any change to your rubbers when you changed wood?